13.06.2025 - Bees and a beehive were gathered from Tony Chin's garden at his Seri Manjung home. This was my second collection. The first time was last year, and it was only a little hive. The previous time I collected, they flew away after a few days. Perhaps the hive is a bit small. This time, the hive is quite large. Hopefully, this time around will be successful. Many thanks to Tony Chin and his wife, Verene Chin, for allowing me to gather bees from their garden. Hi all! If you come across a bee-nest, please consult me for relocation.
This is the Apis florea, or dwarf honey bee. These bees are found in south and southeast Asia and are known for their small size and open nests built on tree branches.
Apis florea nests in exposed single-comb nests, which are usually connected to tree branches.
Apis florea have smaller colonies than other honey bee species, often with just a few thousand bees.
Honey production: Because of their limited colony size and one comb, they produce less honey and are rarely domesticated for honey production.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
Behaviour: Although they are normally less aggressive than other honey bee species, they will defend their nests if disturbed.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
Video taken on 16 Jun 2025.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
The bees, along with the hive, are placed in an old bee-box.
